Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI)

Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI): Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hosted a workshop on "Opportunities for MSMEs in the Green Hydrogen Supply Chain" and launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI).

• About GHCI: Aims to establish a strong framework for certifying green hydrogen production.

o Ensures transparency in the production process.

o Guarantees traceability of green hydrogen from production to end-use.

o Enhances market credibility for green hydrogen as a clean energy source.

• India's Vision for Green Hydrogen: To become a global hub for green hydrogen production, usage, and export by 2030. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India aims to achieve:

o A green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 MMT per annum, coupled with 125 GW of renewable energy capacity.

o Over ₹8 lakh crore in investments.

o Creation of 6 lakh jobs.

o A reduction in fossil fuel imports worth over ₹1 lakh crore.

o A 50 MMT reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions.